What is the rental registry?
The rental registry is part of Ohio Revised Code 5323 and is handled by the Lucas County Auditor. It applies to all [...]
What is the 12-month grace period for early certifications?
In order to be successful, rental owners cannot wait until their deadline to have their lead-safe inspection and file for [...]
What if my rental is titled in the name of a trust or business entity?
If your rental property is held in trust, an LLC, or other non-natural person entity, you must still complete the lead-safe [...]
Do Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) properties need certified?
Yes. Under the current ordinance, HCV (formerly known as Section 8) rental units must also pass a Local Lead Inspection [...]
Does this City have grants to help owners?
The City of Toledo Department of Housing and Community Development currently has two grant programs available to help owners become [...]
Why should rental owners do this?
Besides being required under law, there are many benefits to rental owners for getting their Lead-Safe Certificate. You will have [...]
How do I hire a Local Lead Inspector?
You can find a list of currently active Local Lead Inspectors here. This list is updated regularly. Please note: We strongly [...]
How do I know if a property is certified lead-safe?
You can check the Lead-Safe Certificate status of any property on our Lead-Safe Map.
How is the new lead ordinance different from previous versions?
Only family childcare homes and residential rental properties with 1-4 units built before 1978 fall under the new ordinance. The [...]
Why do we need dust wipes?
We know that the majority of lead poisoning occurs in homes built before 1978 from the ingestion of lead-based paint [...]